2025 Compare Cities Education:
Ouray, CO vs Carlsbad, CA

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Highlights
- Carlsbad spends 8.9% less per student than Ouray.
- The Student Teacher Ratio is 138.2% higher in Carlsbad than in Ouray. (lower means fewer students in each classroom).
- Carlsbad had 2.9% fewer residents who had graduated High School compared to Ouray
 Ouray, COCarlsbad, CAUnited States
 Expend. per Student  Unlock$16,358$15,905
 Educ. Expend. per Student$16,651  Unlock$13,142
 Instr. Expend. per Student  Unlock$8,084$7,999
 Pupil/Teacher Ratio9.51  Unlock16.23
 Students per Librarian  Unlock187444573
 Students per Counselor132  Unlock530
 Grade School Educ.  Unlock2.1%4.8%
 Some High School Educ.1.0%  Unlock6.3%
 High School Educ.  Unlock95.2%88.9%
 Some College Educ.22.8%  Unlock20.0%
 2 yr College Grad.  Unlock7.7%8.7%
 4 yr College Grad.49.9%  Unlock33.7%
 Masters Grad.  Unlock15.4%9.3%
 Professional Degree1.0%  Unlock2.2%
 Doctorate Degree  Unlock3.5%1.5%
Reviews for Ouray    2 Reviews

Over 2 years ago

I’ve lived here a year now and it’s an absolutely wonderful place to live in. The San Juan mountains are breathtaking and there is practically no crime. People are  More

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Over 16 years ago

One of the most beautifull areas to drive thro and into, all around area. Fantastic views, waterfall drops right into the back of the town Sit in the hot tub and loook  More

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Reviews for Carlsbad    38 Reviews

I've lived in Carlsbad (92008) for 8 years now and really appreciate all that it has to offer. Yes, ALL of San Diego County is expensive, but Carlsbad has [possibly]  More

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Over 4 years ago

Carlson has the worst winters. It averages about 10 meters of snow per week. Every shop is  More

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Ok, I get it, the climate is mild and tolerable but even that is over-rated when you consider how many cloudy days there are in this town. The sun coming out at 3 and  More

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